Solo Leveling: Unveiling the Top 10 Sinister Figures in the Manhwa

Upon first glance, the Solo Leveling Manhwa series appears to embody the classic "hero saves the universe" theme more than the typical "good vs evil" storyline. While the latter is present, the series focuses on the journey of Sung Jin-Woo, the greatest hunter.

Despite the overarching theme, there are undeniably evil characters throughout the series. These characters, though appearing briefly, manage to instill terror and fear on a massive scale in their targets. Here are some of the most sinister characters in the series.

Hwang Dongsoo

Occupation: Hunter

Hwang Dongsoo solo leveling - Occupation: Hunter

Hwang Dongsoo, the younger brother of the renowned 'Lizard' hunter, Hwang Dongsuk, was a Korean-American S-Rank hunter. He was one of the pioneers who left his homeland in pursuit of power and glory. Similar to his older brother, Dongsoo showed little regard for anything that did not align with his self-centered and violent desires.

Kang Taeshik

Kang Taeshik sought revenge for his dead brother to show off his power as an S-Rank hunter. His persistent attempts to get Sung Jin-Woo's attention, even using his Guildmaster Thomas Andre, highlighted his cruel nature. In the end, Taeshik faced the consequences and got a beating he deserved.

Occupation: Inspector

Kang Taeshik solo leveling - Occupation: Inspector

Kang Taeshik made his debut in the series right after Jin-Woo encountered Hwang Dongsuk. Similar to Dongsuk, Taeshik showed little regard for the lives of others, despite not being the strongest character. His behavior showcased a level of wickedness that few characters in the series could match.

As an inspector for the Surveillance team, Taeshik was able to hide his murderous and psychopathic tendencies by using criminals to carry out his violent desires. Motivated by his belief in the superiority of hunters, Taeshik took it upon himself to hunt down criminals for rewards, transforming into a serial killer who openly admitted to enjoying the act of killing humans more than monsters.

Kargalgan

Specie-Type: High Orc Magic Beast

Kargalgan in Solo Leveling - Specie-Type: High Orc Magic Beast

Kargalgan, a powerful orc shaman, had a strong dislike for humans, much like other monster species. His intelligence as the boss monster of the Hunters Guild Gate A-Rank dungeon only fueled his contempt even more.

Rakan

Kargalgan had a habit of enjoying torture for fun, especially since he never faced strong opponents. He used his skills to make Kihoon and his group suffer until Jin-Woo showed up during a dungeon break. Kargalgan took pleasure in using poison and fear-inducing abilities to slowly see the hunters' lives fade away before his eyes.

Epithet: Monarch of Fangs

thomas facing oof with the beast monarch - Epithet: Monarch of Fangs - Rakan

Rakan, known as the King of Beasts and the Monarch of Fangs, was believed to embody evil like the other monarchs. His sole purpose was to bring destruction upon humanity, and he took pleasure in expressing his hatred for humans through relentless destruction and massacres.

Throughout the series, Rakan's actions were solely focused on fulfilling his destructive mission, particularly targeting Sung Jin-Woo. He was part of a group that attempted to ambush the Shadow Monarch in an effort to eliminate him before he could reach his full potential. However, the ambush failed, leading to the downfall of Rakan and the two other monarchs who accompanied him.

Querehsha

Epithet: Monarch Of Plagues

monarch of plagues - Epithet: Monarch Of Plagues - Querehsha

Querehsha, the queen of insects, was one of the nine monarchs with a natural disdain for humanity. In addition to her mission to eliminate the new Shadow monarch, she took pleasure in indulging her bloodlust and enjoyed tormenting her victims before feasting on them.

Kamish

Querehsha, also known as Kamish, was in charge of overseeing all insect-type monsters, leading to her indirect involvement in insect-related disasters like the Jeju Island Raid. She played a significant role in the Japan Crisis Arc and the Monarch's War Arc, where she was part of the group responsible for the killing of National level hunter Christopher Reed. Ultimately, Kamish met her demise during an ambush against Jin-Woo.

Specie-Type: Dragon

kamish solo leveling - Specie-Type: Dragon - Kamish

The boss monster of the world's first-ever S-Rank gate was Kamish, who was incredibly powerful. He used to be a subordinate of the Monarch of Destruction and had a strong hatred towards humanity. Kamish caused massive destruction by single-handedly wiping out the entire West Coast of America, earning him the title of humanity's greatest calamity.

As a result of his immense power, only five S-Rank hunters were able to survive the fierce battle that followed the appearance of the gate. This event led to the establishment of the National Level hunter rank. Kamish's thirst for blood was so intense that not even being revived from death could curb his desire to eradicate humanity, as demonstrated when Sung Jin-Woo revived him.

The Ant King

Specie-Type: Insect

Beru from solo leveling - Specie-Type: Insect - The Ant King

The Ant King, a hidden boss in the Jeju Island S-Rank Gate, was considered one of the strongest magic beasts in the series. Some even believed it to be as powerful, if not more so, than Kamish, the greatest threat to humanity.

Frost Monarch

The Frost Monarch, much like other magical creatures, was born as a powerful apex predator. It looked down on humans with a sense of superiority, believing them to be feeble. With a dangerously arrogant attitude, the Frost Monarch took on eight S-Rank hunters during a raid, including Goto Ryjui, in hopes of finding a worthy adversary. It finally met its match when Sung Jin-Woo arrived on Jeju Island.

Epithet: Monarch of Frost

the frost monarch oozing a malevolent aura - Epithet: Monarch of Frost - Frost Monarch

Known as the King of the Snow Folk, the Frost monarch was powerful even among other monarchs. He held a strong dislike for humanity and wanted them to be completely wiped out. Despite his arrogance, he preferred to avoid unnecessary conflict and focused his evil intentions on one target - the Shadow Monarch, Sung Jin-Woo.

The Frost monarch tried to get rid of Jin-Woo by killing Chairman Go Gun-Hee, hoping to prevent the resurrection of Ashborn, the former shadow monarch. However, his actions only ended up speeding up his own downfall.

Antares

Epithet: Monarch Of Destruction

Antares from solo leveling - Epithet: Monarch Of Destruction

Antares, the King of Dragons, is not only the oldest but also the most powerful monarch in the series. He is portrayed as the ultimate villain, representing destruction in its purest form. Antares was specifically created with the sole purpose of annihilating all life, and he takes great pleasure in fulfilling this dark destiny.

The Architect

Despite his particular disdain for humans and his willingness to casually slaughter millions on Earth, Antares was driven by principles. During his fight with Jin-Woo, he offered to stop the invasion on Earth if Jin-Woo joined forces with him.

Specie-Type: Humanoid

the god statute and the architect smiling menacingly - Specie-Type: Humanoid - The Architect

The Architect, the series' main antagonist, was the creator of the System and the hidden boss of the double dungeon. He was extremely psychotic and egotistical, believing that humans were weak and useless.

The Architect had only one goal in mind - Ashborn's descent. He showed no regard for humans, indiscriminately killing them when the double dungeon first appeared. This led to Jin-Woo being chosen by the system. As the system's moderator, The Architect was directly responsible for the events that unfolded until Jin-Woo's return to the double dungeon to finally succeed Ashborn.

Editor's P/S:

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